Jarvis Jones | Linebacker

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It's one of the few picks to go according to plan in one of the wildest drafts in recent memory. Jones (6-2, 245) led the nation in sacks (14.5) and tackles for loss (24.5) as a senior, and paced the SEC in forced fumbles (seven). He scared some evaluators with an early-career spinal condition and 4.92 forty time, but he's been cleared medically and his tape is too good to worry much about his straight-line long speed. Jones explodes off the ball and his motor is relentless. Although slightly undersized, Jones is a readymade 3-4 rush linebacker. He's an ideal replacement for James Harrison, and will be an immediate favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year. Thu, Apr 25, 2013 10:15:00 PM

NFL insider Adam Caplan does not think Georgia OLB Jarvis Jones will still be available for the Saints at pick No. 15.

Jones has been associated with the Jets recently, but only a few teams who utilize pass rushing outside linebackers and have a need at the position are picking in front of the Saints. The productive Georgia product has also been linked to the Steelers and the Colts. Wed, Apr 24, 2013 01:52:00 PM

"Jarvis Jones has seen specialists for his spinal condition and been on the rise lately, sources said," La Canfora writes. "Teams are more comfortable with the health, have gone back to watch tape and are blown away by the Georgia linebacker. There are knocks on most of the pass rushers in this draft, and I get the sense Jones still goes within the top 17 picks and possibly in the top 10." Tue, Apr 23, 2013 07:02:00 PM